DU-COMM · 23 hours ago
911 Radio Technician
Wheaton, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expDU-COMM is the largest consolidated 9-1-1 communications center in Illinois, located in Wheaton. The 911 Radio Technician will assist in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of DU-COMM systems, providing first-tier support within the 9-1-1 communication center and radio tower sites.
CommunitiesGovernmentPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Assist in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of DU-COMM systems including: two-way radio, telephone, microwave, network transport, control, power, alarm, and others at DU-COMM facilities
Provide first-tier support on all systems within the DU-COMM 9-1-1 communication center and radio tower sites
Determine the extent of the problem and address in-house, or escalate to a vendor
Communicate the issue and the resolution timeline with DU-COMM staff and member agencies
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of experience in radio/microwave/electronic repair technical position or associate degree in Engineering/Technology field
Must be able to successfully pass a thorough background investigation, psychological exam, pre-hire medical exam/screenings, and drug screening
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering/Technology field
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in radio/microwave technical position
FCC General Class Radio Telephone License (GROL)
Amateur Radio license
Knowledge of two-way radio communication including antennas, microwave and multiplex systems
Knowledge of solid-state electronics, the operational design of circuits, and electronic testing equipment
Knowledge of R56 grounding standards for radio systems
Knowledge, maintenance, and testing of telephone systems including, PBX, VoIP, T1s, and P2P
Knowledge of basic networking concepts, devices, and security in a TCP/IP configuration
Previous experience in a public safety environment
Benefits
Employer-provided uniform tops and additional annual stipend
Company vehicle use
Paid Time Off (PTO) 26 days each year, with bidding for guaranteed time off, and Extended Sick Leave (ESL) 6 days each year
Group health insurance: BlueCross BlueShield HMO and PPO options (employee contribution only 15%) with HSA employer contributions, Delta Dental HMO and PPO options, Express Scripts Prescription, and VSP Vision coverage
IMRF pension, retirement savings, disability, and life coverage
Additional retirement savings options
Employer-provided life insurance
Supplemental life insurance for self and family
Supplemental disability, accident, and cancer protection
FSA pre-tax savings accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with wellness, personal, and family support
Financial services, legal services, and identity protection plans
Company
DU-COMM
DU-COMM is an government agency that renders public safety communications services to various government sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase